Momentum of the Muse

I have been telling my friend Adam Tamer that he should get into blogging for awhile. He’s a job with a lot of slashes and hyphens. I can’t keep up with them all, because I’m not in “the industry” so I just don’t get it; actor/screenwriter/director/producer. And general, all around good guy. Look out for his new line of fragrances this upcoming Spring Season. Anyways, he’s going to try his hand at blogging about writing for film here. This is his first post ever; help him out. Please encourage him by getting involved with your feedback, thoughts or point of view in the comments section.

This is a guest post by Adam Tamer.

In Search of Screen Writing

I want to simplify the process of screen writing as much as possible.

Screen writing has almost become a cultural urban fad. Almost as easy to say as, “I’m into yoga, and tofu.” Because while one is making small talk about themselves it’s almost effortless to make mention that they’re also writing a screenplay. Also, it sure sounds reputable.

That’s where your problems with writing a screenplay begin. So, along with the fad you might as well add in the urban jinx. Which you inadvertently put upon yourself once you count your chickens before they’re hatched.

That being said I’d recommend having a substantial idea of what you’re doing or having most of it completed before making mention of it. Before a copyright or even casually to your closest friends.  Because once you do, the completion pressure hits. With enough force to draw any average writer into a great big block.

Be aware of this and hold out until the right time to start word of mouth advertising.

Everyone has a story to tell.

The trick is keeping the audience intrigued enough for 90-120 pages of story. Thus more problems begin. Not one Producer, Director, Actor, or anyone in the industry for that matter, wants to waste hours of their lives reading something below par. If it is they won’t. They skim through the first few pages and throw it out. It’s not good enough to be super good, or cute in moments.

It must be Superb! Magnificent! Awe-inspiring! The Best Thing I’ve Read In A Decade!

Can you handle the pressure?
Well if you can, the next article will be all about tuning into your vision.

I was interviewed and/or guest posted over at Foot in Mouth Disease, which is a blog with Content Writing Advice and SEO. Thumbs up for having a humorous edge, the best and only way to go.

Anyways, back to business.

Check out the post, if you please. It’s Tips For New Content Writers.

Who better to give the tips than a New Content Writer, aka me? I tried to spell “for” in that last line about four times. It just wanted to be “fro” for some reason. I can’t blame it, either. The fro might be vastly underrated as far as hairstyles go.

Hope everyone’s feeling exilirated even if you are exhausted. Like maybe your corners might be wilting a bit, but you’re still managing bright eyed, rosy cheeked or bushy tailed. Some decent combination of at least two of the three. I pulled some strange all nighter last night, and my cheeks are rosy (thank you, blush) and I’m bushy tailed (thank you, coffee) but my eyes are twitching. Seeing as I’m sitting in Gastown, the twitchiness will fit right in.

Have a lovely day, and be sure to check out Foot in Mouth!